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Entry 7 senses · 3 variants Webster, 1913

Underwork

· Un·der·work · IPA /ˌʌndə(ɹ)ˈwɜː(ɹ)k/
01 v. t. To injure by working secretly; to destroy or overthrow by clandestine measure; to undermine.
imp. & p. p. Underworked; p. pr. & vb. n. Underworking
  1. 1.
    To injure by working secretly; to destroy or overthrow by clandestine measure; to undermine.
    “But thou from loving England art so far, That thou hast underwrought his lawful king.” — Shak.
  2. 2.
    To expend too little work upon; as, to underwork a painting.
  3. 3.
    To do like work at a less price than; as, one mason may underwork another.
02 v. i. To work or operate in secret or clandestinely.
  1. 1.
    To work or operate in secret or clandestinely.
  2. 2.
    To do less work than is proper or suitable.
  3. 3.
    To do work for a less price than current rates.
03 n. Inferior or subordinate work; petty business.
  1. 1.
    Inferior or subordinate work; petty business.